Terms and Conditions for Esri India ArcGIS Creator Showcase Program

In order to be a participate in the Program, you are required to agree to the rules stated herein below. Please read these rules prior to submitting your creative entries to ensure you understand and agree. Submission of your entries constitutes your acceptance to these rules. These terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and Esri India Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) regarding your entry and participation in Program.

2.1 Submissions are open till 17th August,2025.

2.2 The contest is open to residents of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

2.3 Participants must already have a valid ArcGIS Personal Use License or an ArcGIS Online (AGOL) account.

2.4 Each entry must be an original work created using Esri’s ArcGIS technology and adhere to all content guidelines. 

2.5 Participants may submit multiple entries, provided each entry is unique and follows submission guidelines.

3.1 Format of Submission

Participants are required to present their ArcGIS workflows in one of the following acceptable formats:

(a) A screen recording demonstrating the complete workflow, embedded within a PowerPoint presentation, accompanied by a brief written description; or

(b) A written document or presentation, with a step-by-step explanation of the workflow, supported by relevant screenshots illustrating the process. 

3.2 Required Information

Each submission must include the following participant details:

    (a) Full Name;

    (b) Contact Number; 

    (c) Email Address (associated with the ArcGIS account);

    (d) ArcGIS Personal Use License details, or Personal ArcGIS Online (AGOL).

3.3 Multiple Submissions

Participants may submit multiple entries, provided that: 

    (a) Each entry is unique and represents a distinct and original workflow; and

    (b) No content is duplicated across entries submitted by the same participant.

3.4 Mode of Submission

All entries must be submitted exclusively through the designated submission form.

4.1 Entries must be original and created by the participant.

4.2 Plagiarism or use of copyrighted material without proper attribution will result in immediate disqualification, at the sole discretion of Esri India.

4.3 Submissions shall be subject to Content Restrictions as mentioned in clause 10 below.

4.4 Participants must ensure that all data sources used in their submission are properly attributed.

5.1 Entries will be judged by a panel of experts from Esri India based on the following:

• Innovative use of ArcGIS tools and extensions.
• Narrative clarity and comprehensibility.
• Effective integration of analytical workflows and visualizations.
• Focus on interactive elements and real-world problem-solving. 

5.2 Judges' decisions will be final and binding.

6.1 Selected entries will be featured on Esri India’s official digital platforms. 

6.2 Three winning entries will receive a one-year ArcGIS Personal Use License, which is non-transferable and non-exchangeable. 

6.3 Winners will be notified via email and must confirm their acceptance within one week. 

6.4 If a winner does not respond within the stipulated time, the reward may be forfeited. 

7.1 No fee, honorarium, or remuneration shall be payable to the Participant for enrolling or participating in the Program.

7.2 The benefits described herein are indicative and provided for illustrative purposes only. The availability, nature, and extent of such benefits shall be subject to Esri India’s sole discretion and prevailing circumstances. Nothing contained in this document shall be construed as creating any obligation on the part of Esri India to confer any specific benefit upon any Participant.

8.1 Any material shared as part of this program should be kept confidential and solely used for learning and personal development.

8.2 The Participant acknowledges that they may receive or have access to confidential and proprietary information belonging to Esri India and/or its affiliates. Such information shall be treated as confidential and shall not be disclosed, copied, or used without Esri India’s prior written consent.

The Participant agrees that any content shared in connection with the Program shall not contain:

(a) Nudity, lewd, or vulgar material.

(b) Content that infringes on third-party rights, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, privacy, and publicity rights.

(c) Unauthorized brand names or trademarks. 

(d) Content that promotes hatred, discrimination, or harm against any individual or group based on race, religion, gender, nationality, disability, or sexual orientation.

Esri India reserves the right to remove any content which it reasonably believes to be restrictive content without any notice. Esri India’s discretion in this shall be final, binding and non-refutable. Participant hereby agrees that it shall not raise any dispute to the decision of Esri India in this regard.

10.1 The Participant shall not use Esri India’s name, logo, or trademarks in any publicity, advertisement, or promotional material without prior written consent from Esri India. 

10.2 The Participant hereby grants Esri India the right to feature their name, submission, project details, and any other relevant information on the Program’s website/webpage, social media channels, and related promotional and marketing materials. The Participant further waives and surrenders such rights of the submitted content developed as part of this Program in favor of Esri India solely to the extent necessary for such promotional use by Esri India. 

11.1 The Participant warrants that any submissions, are his/her original work and do not infringe upon any third-party rights.

11.2 The Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Esri India, its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from the Participant’s breach of these Terms or any wrongful act or omission.

12.1 In no event shall either party be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, including loss of profits, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

13.1 Providing false or misleading information, violating these Terms, or engaging in any conduct that compromises the integrity of the Program may result in immediate disqualification without any notice at Esri India’s sole discretion.